Hotel Ca Bauta

Location. The Residenza Ca' Bauta is located in the centre of Venice, Italy, 400 metres from the Grand Canal, and 500 metres from St Mark's Square. Hotel Features. Situated in a Venetian palace, Residenza Ca' Bauta has high ceilings, antique furnishings, and original 15th-century features. Safe- deposit boxes are available at the 24-hour front desk where multilingual staff can provide an express check-in service and offer assistance with tourist arrangements. Airport transfers are also available (surcharge).

A complimentary bu ffet breakfast is served each morning in the bright decor of the hotel's breakfast room. Room service is also available around the clock.

Expert Tip. An alternative to overpriced gondolas are the commuter boats known as traghetti. Similar in design, these boats carry locals across the Grand Canal at a fraction of the cost. Venetians tend to stand up for the crossing, though visitors may find this precarious. The longest route is between S. Tomà and S. Angelo.

Getting there. ATVO buses run every 30 minutes to Piazzale Roma in the city centre. The journey time is 20 minutes and single tickets cost 3 EUR. The ACTV number 5 bus also goes to Piazzale Roma, followed by the water bus service (52) direct to the Ospedale or Fondamente Nuove stop, near Ca' Bauta. A free bus service links the airport terminal to the airport jetty; from here, regular Alilaguna boats leave for the city. Single tickets cost 10 EUR. Private water taxis are available, but are typically very expensive. Prices are all subject to change.

Getting around. Venice is best explored on foot or by public water buses (vaporetti). Three-day passes for the public water bus cost 25 EUR and offer unlimited travel. Water taxis and gondolas are also available. Gondola ferries (traghetti) cross the Grand Canal and the fare is 50 cents. Drivers can leave their cars at Piazzale Roma or Tronchetto. Prices are all subject to change.